author website with built in bookstore

Launch a professional book-landing site, sell directly to readers, and grow your author brand with an easy, managed storefront.

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An author website with built in bookstore lets self-published authors sell books directly, collect reader emails, and present professional book pages — all without technical headaches.

HostingAuthors is a SaaS platform built for indie authors: start on a free tier and upgrade ($9–$29/mo) to unlock custom domains, multiple books, blogs, podcasts, and integrated mailing lists.

Sign up at https://www.hostingauthors.com/ to import your book details, connect payment accounts, and start selling copies and eBooks from day one.

How It Works: Build an author website with built in bookstore

1

Create your book landing pages

Use prebuilt templates to add book covers, blurbs, buy buttons, excerpts, and review widgets — no coding required.

2

Enable the built-in bookstore

Turn on the bookstore feature to sell print and eBook formats, set prices, and connect Stripe or PayPal for secure payments.

3

Connect a custom domain and marketing tools

Point your custom domain, add a blog or podcast, and use our mailing list features to capture reader emails and automate launches.

4

Promote, track, and grow

Use built-in analytics, social sharing, and discounts to measure conversions, run promotions, and expand your reader base.

Essential features for an author website with built in bookstore

Integrated Bookstore

Sell books directly from your site with buy buttons, multiple formats, promo codes, and payout integrations to Stripe or PayPal.

Custom Domains & Professional Templates

Use a free HostingAuthors subdomain or connect your own domain for a professional author brand presence.

Built-in Blog and Podcast Pages

Share excerpts, author updates, and podcast episodes to keep readers engaged and boost discoverability.

Mailing Lists and Launch Tools

Collect emails, create segmented lists, and send announcements to maximize preorders and launch conversions.

Free Tier and Scalable Pricing

Start free to test your author website with built in bookstore; upgrade at $9–$29/mo for more books, analytics, and advanced features.

Proof and quick wins from authors using an author website with built in bookstore

“I sold 320 copies in my first month after switching to HostingAuthors — the built-in bookstore and pre-order tools made my launch simple.” — Mara T., indie novelist. HostingAuthors serves over 12,000 self-published authors and processes thousands of monthly transactions.

Get started for free, or upgrade to unlock custom domains, multiple books, and mailing automation. Ready-to-use templates and one-click store setup mean you can be selling in under an hour.

What you get with HostingAuthors

  • Free tier with one book and basic landing page
  • Paid plans ($9–$29/mo) for more books, custom domains, and advanced stores
  • Stripe/PayPal payouts and secure checkout
  • SEO-friendly pages, analytics, and promotional tools

Frequently Asked Questions about author websites with built in bookstores

Yes. The built-in bookstore supports multiple formats so you can offer print copies, PDFs, and eBooks with separate pricing and download delivery.

Connect Stripe or PayPal to receive payouts directly. HostingAuthors does not hold funds — we route payments to your account after each sale.

No. Templates, guided setup, and one-click bookstore activation mean authors without technical experience can launch quickly.

Absolutely. Paid plans unlock custom domains and brand customization so your author site looks and feels like your official presence.

Yes. We offer email support and a knowledge base. Higher-tier plans include priority support and setup help for launches.

Start your author website with built in bookstore today

Create a professional book site, sell directly, and build your mailing list — sign up at https://www.hostingauthors.com/ and start free.

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